Montana State Representative, District 31

• Healthcare Costs — State lawmakers can impact how expensive healthcare through programs like Medicaid. For example, the 2015 Montana Legislature expanded Medicaid program to cover Montana adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level.

• Environment — State lawmakers can pass legislation dealing with environmental issues, such as energy production or pollution.

Election results

WINNER

Frank J. Smith

59.9%

2,182 votes

Kevin Taylor

40.1%

1,461 votes